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Wade, John Helmore, 20, 16th August 1941, 1st Brecknockshire Bn. South Wales Borderers, 200813, Second Lieutenant, Son of William Ernest and Margaret Helmore Wade, of Newport, Mon., NEWPORT (CHRISTCHURCH) CEMETERY, CON, A3. OG, Grave 128

Local memorial - Newport Rugby Club and St Marks church

Newport High School memorial in St Marks church

 
106 Squadron RAF Wadeson, George Francis, 21, 5th July 1941, Royal Air Force (VR), 106 Sqdn., 89085, Pilot Officer (Pilot), Son of Henry Harman Wadeson and May Lillian Wadeson, of Mitcheldean, Mon., ABENHALL (ST. MICHAEL) CHURCHYARD, New ground. North Part.
Wadsworth, Hubert Samuel, 24, 20th August 1942, Royal Artillery and No. 3 Commando , 1610143, Gunner, Son of Hubert and Sarah Elizabeth Wadsworth, of Newport, Mon., GAMACHES COMMUNAL CEMETERY

 

Lysaght's (Orb) Steelworks memorial Wagstaff, Andrew, 29, 25th May 1915, 1st Bn. Welsh Regiment, 36079, Private, Son of the late Mr. and Mrs. John Wagstaff; husband of Clara Wagstaff, of 1, James Terrace, James St., Exeter, YPRES (MENIN GATE) MEMORIAL, Panel 37.

Local memorial - Lysaght's (Orb) Steelworks

 

  Wagstaff, William Arthur, 34, 31st May 1916, Royal Marine Artillery, H.M.S. "Lion.", RMA/8544, Gunner, Son of George and Harriet Wagstaff, of 36, Manchester St., Newport, Mon., PORTSMOUTH NAVAL MEMORIAL, 21.

 

HMS Partridge exploding Waight, George Edward Henry, 34, 18th December 1942, Royal Navy, H.M.S. Partridge, C/JX 128245, Leading Seaman, Son of James George and Maude Waight; husband of Lilian Mary Waight, of Twickenham, Middlesex, CHATHAM NAVAL MEMORIAL, 52, 3.

 

  Wainwright, Leslie Bowen, 27th August 1944, 10th Bn. Highland Light Infantry (City of Glasgow Regiment), 4078142, Private, Husband of Mary Patricia Wainwright, of Newport, Mon., ST. PIERRE-DU-VAUVRAY COMMUNAL CEMETERY, Grave 11.

 

All Saint's church memorial Wainwright, Samuel, 3rd July 1916, 5th Bn. South Wales Borderers, 13881, Private, HEILLY STATION CEMETERY, MERICOURT-L'ABBE, I. B. 33.

Local memorial - All Saint's Church, Brynglas

 

HMS Lively Wait, Victor Emmanuel, 20, 11th May 1942, Royal Navy, H.M.S. Lively, D/MX 75137, Ordnance Artificer 4th Class, Son of Tom and Christiana Sarah Wait, of Llantarnam, Mon., PLYMOUTH NAVAL MEMORIAL, Panel 71, Column 2.

 

  Waite, Enid Annorah, 28, 28th January 1942, Civilian War Dead, Civilian, Daughter of Mr. and Mrs. A. Fisher, of 52 Tredegar Street, Cross Keys, Risca; wife of Thomas Waite, of the same address. Injured November 1940, at Coventry, Warwickshire; died at Royal Gwent Hospital, NEWPORT, COUNTY BOROUGH

 

  Waite, Frederick J, Merchant Navy     WW2

 

Albert Wakeling Wakeling, Albert Harry, 22, 6th March 1945, Royal Air Force (VR), 207 Sqdn., 188294, Flying Officer (Pilot), John Wakeling and Elizabeth Wakeling of Newport, Mon., NEWPORT (CHRISTCHURCH) CEMETERY, Extn. Grave 345

Albert Wakeling's headstone                              207 Squadron RAF

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SS Castlemoor in the middle Wali, Abdo, 38, 25th February 1940, Merchant Navy, S.S. Castlemoor, Fireman and Trimmer, TOWER HILL MEMORIAL, Panel 24.

 

  Walkley, Albert, 38, 26th August 1917, 2nd/6th Bn. Gloucestershire Regiment, 285175, Private, Husband of Lily M. Walkley, of 4, Coomassie St., Newport, Mon., LIJSSENTHOEK MILITARY CEMETERY, XVIII. G. 4.

 

  Wall, Arthur William George, 24, 30th April 1918, 2nd/20th Bn. London Regiment, 633049, Private, Son of William Edwin and Sarah Wall, of 6, Belvedere Terrace, Barrack Hill, Newport, Mon., JERUSALEM WAR CEMETERY, Israel, N. 69

 

Raymond Wall's headstone Wall, Raymond Thomas, 30th September 1942, Royal Air Force (VR), 1421352, Leading Aircraftman (Obs.), Husband of Linda May Wall, of Newport, Mon, NEWPORT (ST. WOOLOS) CEMETERY, Block 82. Grave 245.
  Wall, Thomas, 16th September 1916, 2nd Bn. Grenadier Guards, 15559, Private, GROVE TOWN CEMETERY, MEAULTE, I. C. 15.

 

  Wall, William John, 19, 2nd July 1917, 6th Bn. South Wales Borderers, 25679, Private, Son of Mr. J. Wall, of 74, Bristol St., Newport, Mon., LIJSSENTHOEK MILITARY CEMETERY, XIV. C. 21.

 

SS Anglo Saxon Wallace, Charles John, 21st August 1940, Merchant Navy, S.S. Anglo Saxon, Fireman and Trimmer, Son of Charles and Catherine Wallace, of Newport, Mon., TOWER HILL MEMORIAL, Panel 9.

 

  Wallace, David, 42, 31st October 1914, "C" Coy. 1st Bn. South Wales Borderers, 11774, Private, husband of Mary Ann Kelleher (formerly Wallace), of 21, Granville St., Newport, Mon., YPRES (MENIN GATE) MEMORIAL, Panel 22.

 

SS Guido Wallace, Edward Ralph, 31, 8th March 1943, Merchant Navy, S.S. Guido, Steward, Husband of Barbara Wallace, of Newport, Mon., TOWER HILL MEMORIAL, Panel 54.

 

George Wallace's headstone Wallace, George, 13th February 1919, 1st Bn. Monmouthshire Regiment, 226604, Rifleman, NEWPORT (ST. WOOLOS) CEMETERY, 25. "C".201.
  Waller, Albert Victor, 1st Monmouthshire Regt., 36424, Signaller,     WW1

 

  Wallington, William Henry, 18, 13th February 1919, "C" Coy 4th Bn. Royal Welsh Fusiliers, 96375, Private, Son of Frederick and Mary Ann Wallington, of 7, Emlyn St., Newport, Mon., NEWPORT (ST. WOOLOS) CEMETERY, 19 "C." 49.

 

236 Squadron RAF Wallis, Jack Bernard, 24, 4th February 1943, Royal Air Force (VR), 236 Sqdn., 656569, Sergeant, Son of Stephen and Agnes Wallis; husband of Dorothy M. Wallis, of Newport, Mon., RUNNYMEDE MEMORIAL, Panel 168.

Local memorial - St Marks church

Newport High School memorial in St Marks church

 

  Walpole, Herbert Clifford, 20, 5th March 1943, Merchant Navy, S.S. Empire Tower, Steward, Son of Herbert Martin Walpole and Emily Churchill Walpole, of Liswerry, Newport, Mon., TOWER HILL MEMORIAL, Panel 46.

 

Bernard Walsh's grave Walsh, Bernard Charles, 30, 1st February 1920, 3rd/1st Bn. Monmouthshire Regiment, 4175, Rifleman, Son of James Patrick and Helena Walsh, of "Rockleigh," Marson Rd., Clevedon, Somerset, NEWPORT (ST. WOOLOS) CEMETERY, RC. 8,  189.
SS Empire Morn Walsh, Stephen Christopher, 35, 26th April 1943, Merchant Navy, S.S. Empire Morn, Carpenter, Son of William and Catherine Walsh; husband of Hilda Walsh, of Abergavenny, Mon., TOWER HILL MEMORIAL, Panel 44.

 

HMS Matabele Walsh, William John, 35, 17th January 1942, Royal Navy, H.M.S. Matabele, D/M 38690, Cook (S), Son of James and Sarah Ann Walsh, of Rogerstone, Mon., PLYMOUTH NAVAL MEMORIAL, Panel 72, Column 1.

 

  Walters, Cyril John, 28, 31st October 1944,  6th Bn. Devonshire Regiment attd. 2nd Bn. Gloucestershire Regiment, 284542, Lieutenant, Son of William and Annie Mary Walters; husband of Beryl Maud Walters, of Rugby, Warwickshire, GEEL WAR CEMETERY, IV.D.18.

 

Newport High School memorial in St Marks church Walters, Cyril, 29, 28th November 1942, 4/2 Maritime Regt. Royal Artillery, 3912739, Gunner, PORTSMOUTH NAVAL MEMORIAL, Panel 72, Column 3.

Local memorial - St Marks church

 

Newport High School memorial in St Marks church Walters, Frederick Terence Tennant, 20, 3rd February 1942, Royal Air Force (VR), 1315587, Leading Aircraftman, Son of C. T. and Caroline E. Walters, of Newport, Mon., ALAMEIN MEMORIAL, Column 264.

Local memorial - St Marks church

 
John Walters headstone Walters, John James Owen, 20, 17th March 1944, Royal Air Force (VR), 1652405, Sergeant (Air Bomber), Son of James and Eleanor Walters, of Marshfield, Mon., MARSHFIELD (ST. MARY) CHURCHYARD, Monmouthshire, S.E. of church.

 

  Walters, Oliver Charles, MN, 2nd Engineer,     WW1

 

St. Julian's High School memorial Walton, Arthur John, 21, 9th December 1941, 8th King's Royal Irish Hussars, Royal Armoured Corps, 7924611, Trooper, Fred and Hannah Edith Walton of Newport, Mon., ALAMEIN MEMORIAL, Column 18

Local memorial - St Julian's High School

 

Clifford Walton's headstone Walton, Clifford Horace, 10th September 1940,  Corps of Military Police, 4743811, Corporal, NEWPORT (CHRISTCHURCH) CEMETERY, Block 1 Extn. Grave 110.
  Ward, Alfred J, Royal Navy,  AB.,     WW2

 

  Ward, Daniel, 19, 21st August 1916, 1st/1st Bn. Monmouthshire Regiment, I/3435, Lance Corporal, Son of Edward Ernest and Annie Elizabeth Ward, of 3, Gordon St., Newport, Mon., BIENVILLERS MILITARY CEMETERY, VIII. A. 2

 

  Ward, Daniel Charles, 28, 3rd November 1917, 1st/4th Bn. Welsh Regiment, 49454, Private, Son of Charles John Thomas and Sarah Ward, of 38, Bishton St., Newport, Mon., BEERSHEBA WAR CEMETERY, F. 9.

 

  Ward, Edward, 31, 9th October 1942, Merchant Navy, S.S. Pennington Court, Able Seaman, TOWER HILL MEMORIAL, Panel 80.

 

  Ware, Albert Vincent, 30, 14th August 1944, 2nd. Bn. Monmouthshire Regiment, 14640214, Lance Corporal, BANNEVILLE-LA-CAMPAGNE WAR CEMETERY, IV. D. 19

 

  Ware, David Thomas, 6th June 1918, 5th Bn. South Wales Borderers, 17576, Serjeant, LA NEUVILLE-AUX-LARRIS MILITARY CEMETERY, B. 38.

 

  Ware, John Alfred, 1st July 1916, 10th Bn. King's Own Yorkshire Light Infantry, 18846, Private, THIEPVAL MEMORIAL, Pier and Face 11 C and 12 A.

 

  Ware, John Henry, 56, 14th January 1942, Merchant Navy, S.S. Caledonian Monarch, Fireman and Trimmer, Son of David and Mary Hannah Ware, TOWER HILL MEMORIAL, Panel 22

 

  Warman, John Horace, 29, 17th July 1944, 68 Anti-Tank Regt. Royal Artillery, 840711, Bombardier, husband of Beatrice May Warman, of Newport, Mon., BAYEUX WAR CEMETERY, I. B. 4.

 

  Warren, William Henry, 20, 26th February 1941, Merchant Navy, S.S. Llanwern, Sailor, TOWER HILL MEMORIAL, Panel 65.

 

  Waters, Albert, 33, 6th May 1917, Mercantile Marine, S.S. "Alfalfa", Ship's Cook, Husband of A. Waters, of 4, Trinity Place, Newport, Mon., TOWER HILL MEMORIAL

 

57 Squadron RAF Waters, Cyril John, 22, 2nd March 1945, Royal Air Force (VR), 57 Sqdn., 1419043, Flight Sergeant (Air Bomber), Son of Cyril and Anita Mary Waters, of Newport, Mon., FISHGUARD CHURCH CEMETERY, Row M. Grave 2.

Local memorial - St Marks church

Newport High School memorial in St Marks church                               Memorial to parishioners who died

 

  Waters, Jacob, South Wales Borderers, Private,     WW2

 

  Waters, John, Royal Air Force, Sgt.,     WW2

 

  Waters, Thomas John, 25, 6th March 1945, 1st Bn. Welsh Guards, 4076795, Serjeant, husband of Eileen Waters, of Newport, Mon., 43. D. 5.

 

  Waters, Wyndham William, 30, 8th May 1915, 1st Bn. Monmouthshire Regiment, 3164, Serjeant, Son of Wynan and Mary Waters, of 6, St. Julian St., Newport, Mon., YPRES (MENIN GATE) MEMORIAL, Panel 50.

 

  Watkins, Charles James, 19, 14th June 1918, 9th Bn., Cheshire Regiment, 66867, Private, 32, Upton Rd., Newport, Mon., Charles and Elizabeth Ann Watkins, SOISSONS MEMORIAL

 

  Watkins, Charles James, 19, 14th June 1918, 9th Bn Cheshire Regiment, 66867, Private, Son of Charles and Elizabeth Ann Watkins, of 32, Upton Rd., Newport, Mon., SOISSONS MEMORIAL

 

HMS Inglefield Watkins, Charles Leonard, 20, 25th February 1944, Royal Navy, H.M.S. Inglefield, D/JX 365319, Able Seaman, Son of Frederick George and Elizabeth Watkins, of Caerleon, Mon., PLYMOUTH NAVAL MEMORIAL, Panel 87, Column 3.

 

67 Squadron RAF Watkins, David Trevor, 21, 7th October 1944, Royal Air Force (VR), 617 Sqdn., 149930, Flying Officer (Air Gnr.), D F C, Son of David Archibald and Annie Georgeanna Watkins, of Newport, Mon., DURNBACH WAR CEMETERY, Coll. grave 8. H. 22-25.

Local memorial - Newport Rugby Club and St Marks church

                              Newport High School memorial in St Marks church

 

  Watkins, Edwin Boradale, 17, 22nd January 1917, Mercantile Marine, S.S. "Linwood", Ordinary Seaman, Son of Edwin George Herbert and Jessie Watkins (nee Jones), of 3, Charlotte St., Newport, Mon., TOWER HILL MEMORIAL

 

76 Squadron RAF Watkins, Gwynfor, 24, 19th July 1944, Royal Air Force (VR), 76 Sqdn., 140880, Flying Officer (Nav.), William John and Catherine Watkins of Somerton, Newport, Mon., SAILLY-FLIBEAUCOURT CHURCHYARD

Local memorial - St Julian's High School

St. Julian's High School memorial

 
  Watkins, Henry, 55, 5th July 1940, Merchant Navy, S.S. Elmcrest, Chief Engineer Officer, Husband of Miriam Elizabeth Watkins, of Newport, Mon., TOWER HILL MEMORIAL, Panel 37.

Entry in South Wales Argus 1940

South Wales Argus 1940

 

Lysaght's (Orb) Steelworks memorial Watkins, J,     WW2

Local memorial - Lysaght's (Orb) Steelworks

 

Lysaght's (Orb) Steelworks memorial Watkins, John, 17th September 1918, 7th Bn. South Wales Borderers, 7/15246,  Private, DOIRAN MILITARY CEMETERY, VI. E. 11.

Local memorial - Lysaght's (Orb) Steelworks

 

  Watkins, James William, 27, 11th March 1943, Merchant Navy, S.S. Empire Lakeland, Third Engineer Officer, husband of Muriel Watkins. of Newport, Mon., TOWER HILL MEMORIAL, Panel 43.

 

Newport High School memorial in St Marks church Watkins, Owen Trevor, 17th February 1919, 124th Field Coy. Royal Engineers, 62646, Lance Corporal, NEWPORT (ST. WOOLOS) CEMETERY, 60 "U." 104.

Local memorial - St Marks church

 

  Watkins, Reginald Ashwin, Welsh Regt., 53874, Private,     WW1

 

  Watkins, Stanley, 25, 1st July 1916, 1st/1st Bn. Monmouthshire Regiment, 3411, Rifleman, Son of Mrs. E. Holmes (formerly Watkins) and the late Henry Watkins, GOMMECOURT WOOD NEW CEMETERY, FONCQUEVILLERS, II. E

 

  Watkins, W O, Lt.,     WW2

 

Christchurch War Memorial Watkins, William, 11th April 1916, 8th Field Coy. Royal Engineers, 18881, 2nd Corporal, HOLLYBROOK MEMORIAL, SOUTHAMPTON

Local memorial - Christchurch War Memorial

 

  Watkins, William, 4th February 1917, 2nd Bn. South Wales Borderers, 14950, Private, THIEPVAL MEMORIAL, Pier and Face

 

  Watkins, William Arthur, 43, 17th June 1917, Mercantile Marine, S.S. "Don Arturo", Donkeyman, Son of the late John and Margaret Watkins, TOWER HILL MEMORIAL

 

  Watkins, William Edward Reginald, 21, 14th January 1942, Merchant Navy, S.S. Caledonian Monarch, Fireman and Trimmer, Son of Lewis and Clara Maria Watkins, TOWER HILL MEMORIAL, Panel 22

 

  Watkins, William George, 18, 4th August 1917, Mercantile Marine, S.S. "Countess of Mar", Mess Room Steward, Son of William and Gertrude Minnie Watkins (nee Mayne), of 15, West St., Newport, Mon., TOWER HILL MEMORIAL

 

  Watkins, Wyndham, 32, 27th June 1918, 8th Bn. South Wales Borderers, 15616, Private, Son of Mary Ann Watkins, of 19-20, Devon Place, Newport, Mon., and the late Lewis Watkins, DOIRAN MILITARY CEMETERY, V. E. 15.

 

John Watts headstone Watts, John, 34, 27th July 1916, 3rd Bn. South Wales Borderers, 35067, Private, Husband of Mary Ann Seamen (formerly Watts), of 19, Mellon St., Newport, Mon, NEWPORT (ST. WOOLOS) CEMETERY, 24. "RC." 187.
  Watts, John George, 22, 3rd November 1918, 74th Div. Ammunition Col. Royal Field Artillery, 740682, Driver, Son of James and Theodosia Watts, of 29, Pugsley St., Newport, Mon., CAMBRIN MILITARY CEMETERY, Q. 55.

 

  Watts, Wallace Cyril, 3rd August 1917, 4th Bn. Machine Gun Guards, 1276, Private, TYNE COT MEMORIAL, Panel 11.

 

  Weaving, Henry Charles, 15th June 1918, I7Ist Siege Bty.Royal Garrison Artillery , 161380, Gunner, Son of Mrs. F. Weaving, of Ullenwood, nr. Cheltenham, BOSCON BRITISH CEMETERY, Plot 3. Row A. Grave 2.

 

St. Julian's High School memorial Webb, David Leslie, 32, 27th May 1942, 2nd Royal Gloucestershire Hussars, Royal Armoured Corps., 7916073, Trooper, Son of David and Louisa Webb; husband of Norah Webb, of Northampton, KNIGHTSBRIDGE WAR CEMETERY, ACROMA, Coll. grave 4. E. 16.

Local memorial - St Julian's High School

 

Rogerstone Library memorial to the civilian war dead Webb, Edith Flora, 58, 7th October 1941, Civilian War Dead, Civilian, Fire Guard; of 19 Park Avenue, Rogerstone, Mon. Wife of Frederick Horace Webb. Died at 19 Park Avenue, Rogerstone, Mon.,  MAGOR AND ST. MELLONS, RURAL DISTRICT

Local memorial - Rogerstone Public Library

 

HMS Orchis Webb, John James, 40, 21st August 1944, Royal Navy, H.M.S. Orchis, D/K 66618, Stoker 1st Class, Son of Walter and Jane A. Webb; husband of Muriel Webb, of Crumlin, Mon., PLYMOUTH NAVAL MEMORIAL, Panel 90, Column 2.

 

SS Empire Morn Webb, Melville, 20, 26th April 1943, Merchant Navy, S.S. Empire Morn, Ordinary Seaman, Son of Stanley and Gwendoline Webb, of Newport, Mon., .TOWER HILL MEMORIAL, Panel 44.

 

  Webber, Herbert James, 20, 13th October 1916,69th Field Coy.  Royal Engineers, 143118, Sapper, Son of Edward James and Jane Webber, of 28, Victoria Avenue, Maindee, Newport, Mon., DARTMOOR CEMETERY, BECORDEL-BECOURT, II. D. 61.

 

Kenneth Webber Webber, Kenneth Edward, 28, 15th July 1940, Royal Air Force, 216 Sqdn., 537543, Leading Aircraftman, Son of Frederick William and Frances Mary Webber of Durham Road, Newport, Mon., CAIRO WAR MEMORIAL CEMETERY, P. 238.

216 Squadron RAF

 

  Webber, Stanley Harold, 26, 17th June 1917, Mercantile Marine, S.S. "Don Arturo", Ship's Cook, Son of Jane Layton Webber (nee Terrell), of 106, Commercial Rd., Newport, Mon., and the late Stephen Henry Webber, TOWER HILL MEMORIAL

 

  Webber, William Stanley, 32, 16th May 1918, 276th Siege Bty. Royal Garrison Artillery, 98318, Gunner, Husband of Catherine Webber, of 62, Manchester Street, Newport, Mon., ST. SEVER CEMETERY EXTENSION, ROUEN, Q. II. K. 19.

 

  Webley, William, 27, 29th May 1918, 1st/2nd Bn. Monmouthshire Regiment, 266209, Lance Corporal, Son of Mr. and Mrs. H. Webley, of 13, Dean St., Newport, Mon., EBBLINGHEM MILITARY CEMETERY, II. C. 41.

 

HMS Escapade Webster, John Cecil, 25, 21st October 1940, Royal Navy, H.M.S. Escapade, D/JX 135588, Able Seaman, Son of William and Eliza Ann Webster, of Llanhilleth, Mon., GIBRALTAR (NORTH FRONT) CEMETERY, Plot 1. Row E. Joint grave 2.

 

  Weeks, Edgar John, 33, 10th July 1917, 123rd Field Coy., Royal Engineers 62610, Sapper, husband of E. Weeks, of 31, Raglan St., Newport, Mon., LIJSSENTHOEK MILITARY CEMETERY, XIV. B. 18

 

  Weeks, Joshua, 22, 22nd August 1917, "D" Bn. Tank Corps, 76860, Serjeant, Son of Shadrack and Margaret Weeks, of 1, Marlborough Rd., Maindee, Newport, Mon., TYNE COT MEMORIAL, Panel 159 to 160.

 

  Weight, Thomas Alford, 3rd July 1917, 87th Coy. Machine Gun Corps (Infantry), 90781, Private, BARD COTTAGE CEMETERY, II. J. 19.

 

Newport High School memorial in St Marks church Welbirg, Carl Francis, 20th July 1916, 1st Bn. Cameronians (Scottish Rifles) , 25804, Private, DELVILLE WOOD CEMETERY, LONGUEVAL, XXVI. N. 7.

Local memorial - Parents grave and St Marks church

Carl Welbirg's mother's grave                              Inscription on headstone                              

 

  Welch, George Richardson, 38, 1st July 1917, Mercantile Marine, S.S. "Don Emilio", Third Engineer, husband of Elizabeth Welch (nee O'Neill), of 46, Risca Rd., Newport, Mon., TOWER HILL MEMORIAL

 

  Wells, Frank, 13th July 1917, 1st Bn. South Wales Borderers, 11999, Private, COXYDE MILITARY CEMETERY, I. J. 27.

 

  Welsh, William, 32, 24th September 1914, 1st Bn. South Wales Borderers, 11726, Private, Son of Thomas and Mary Welsh, of 15, Union St., Newport, Mon., LA FERTE-SOUS-JOUARRE MEMORIAL

 

  Wernet, William Edward, 38, 4th Bn. South Wales Borderers attd. Light T.M. Bty., Captain, Son of August and Marie Wernet, of 6, Commercial St., Newport, Mon., BAGHDAD (NORTH GATE) WAR CEMETERY, XI. E. 5.
   
  Wesson, John Edward, 38, 3rd July 1916, 12 Bn.South Wales Borderers, 23446, Private, son of Elizabeth Wesson of 14, Magor St., Newport, Mon. and the late Robert Wesson. LAPUGNOY MILITARY CEMETERY, I. F. 54.

 

HMS Hecla West, William Elvet, 28, 12th November 1942, Royal Navy, H.M.S. Hecla, D/KX 138569, Stoker 1st Class, Son of William James West and Melinda West, of Cwmcarn, Cross Keys, Mon., PLYMOUTH NAVAL MEMORIAL, Panel 70, Column 3.

 

John Westacott's headstone Westacott, John Joseph, 17th February 1917, No.2 Home Service Operating Coy. Royal Engineers, 173067, Sapper, NEWPORT (ST. WOOLOS) CEMETERY, 8. "C". 245.
  Westbury, William Herman, 1st July 1916, 1st Bn. Monmouthshire Regiment, 3735, Corporal, THIEPVAL MEMORIAL, Pier and Face 16 B.

 

  Weston, Thomas Jones, 20, 29th July 1944, 2nd Bn. Monmouthshire Regiment, 14217747, Private, Son of F. G. Weston, and of Ellen Weston, of Newport, Mon., TILLY-SUR-SEULLES WAR CEMETERY, VII. A. 6.

 

  Whalley, Thomas, 28, 13th August 1918, 14th Bn. Welsh Regiment, 43580, Private, Husband of Ada Whalley, of 4, Central Avenue, Garden City, Pengam, Mon., TERLINCTHUN BRITISH CEMETERY, WIMILLE, II. C. 2.

 

HMS Bramble Whatley, Richard John, 38, 31st December 1942, Royal Navy, H.M.S. Bramble, D/K 66924, Petty Officer Stoker, husband of Agnes Lilian Whatley, of Abercarn, Mon., PLYMOUTH NAVAL MEMORIAL, Panel 69, Column 2.

 

  Wheeler, Arthur, 26th October 1917, 1st R.M. Bn. R.N. Div. Royal Marines Light Infantry, PLY/293(S), Private, POELCAPELLE BRITISH CEMETERY, XXVI. F. 15.

 

  Wheeler, Frank, 27, 24th May 1944, South Wales Borderers, 14640060, Private, husband of Gwendoline E. Wheeler, of Newport, Mon., RANGOON MEMORIAL, Face 10.

 

Lysaght's (Orb) Steelworks memorial Wheeler, Frederick, 17th October 1915, 8th Bn. South Wales Borderers, 16628, Corporal, ASSEVILLERS NEW BRITISH CEMETERY, XII. B. 3.

Local memorial - Lysaght's (Orb) Steelworks

 

Newport High School memorial in St Marks church Wheeler, John Carter, 27, 24th April 1946, Royal Army Ordnance Corps., 7634704, Warrant Officer Class I (Condr.), Son of John Carter Wheeler and May Wheeler, of Newport, Mon, JAKARTA WAR CEMETERY, 5. L. 13.

Local memorial - St Marks church

 

HMS Naiad Wheeler, William Daniel Sheehan, 22, 11th March 1942, Royal Navy, H.M.S. Naiad, D/JX259541, Ordinary Telegraphist, Son of William George and Norah Wheeler, of Cross Keys, Mon., PLYMOUTH NAVAL MEMORIAL, Panel 68, Column 2.

 

SS Empire Whale Whelton, William, 54, 29th March 1943, Merchant Navy, S.S. Empire Whale, Fireman and Trimmer, husband of Edith Annie Whelton, of Llanhilleth, Mon., TOWER HILL MEMORIAL, Panel 47.

 

Lysaght's (Orb) Steelworks memorial Whild, Thomas, 16th September 1916, 4th Bn. Grenadier Guards, 21912, Private, THIEPVAL MEMORIAL, Pier and Face 8 D.

Local memorial - Lysaght's (Orb) Steelworks

 
Christchurch War Memorial White, Albert, 8th May 1915, 1st Bn. Monmouthshire Regiment, 3037, Rifleman, YPRES (MENIN GATE) MEMORIAL, Panel 50.

Local memorial - Christchurch War Memorial

 

All Saint's church memorial White, Alfred John, 22, 9th October 1918, 1st/5th Bn. Gloucestershire Regiment, 39197, Lance Serjeant, Son of William and Jane A. White, of St. Monton Fields Rd., Newport, Mon., DOINGT COMMUNAL CEMETERY EXTENSION, I. F. 4.

Local memorial - All Saint's Church, Brynglas

 

  White, Beatrice Olivette, Signal Service, Telegraphist,     WW1

 

  White, Harold, 23, 14th January 1942, Merchant Navy, S.S. Caledonian Monarch, Sailor, Husband of R. H. White, of Malpas, Newport, Mon., TOWER HILL MEMORIAL, Panel 22.

 

  White, James, 49, 4th November 1916, Mercantile Marine, S.S. "Huntsvale", Chief Steward,  husband of the late Mary Snelgrove White (nee Embley). Born at Pontypool, TOWER HILL MEMORIAL

served under the Alias James Duckham

 

  White, Oscar Thomas, 23, 21st October 1916, 4th Canadian Divisional H.Q., 622147, Sergeant, Son of Mr. and Mrs. F. White, of Newport, Mon., CONTAY BRITISH CEMETERY, CONTAY, IV. C. 19.

 

  White, Percival George, R.E., 26399, Sapper, 33 Risca Road, Newport, Mon.,    WW1

 

SS Empire Morn White, Reginald, 18, 26th April 1943, Merchant Navy, S.S. Empire Morn, Sailor, Son of Mr. and Mrs. F. J. White, of Newport, Mon., TOWER HILL MEMORIAL, Panel 44.

 

  White, Robert Willie, 1st Monmouthshire Regt., 2169, Private,     WW1

 

  White, Wilfred T, Royal Marines,     WW2

 

  White, William,     WW2

 

  White, William John, Royal Navy, AB.,     WW1

 

  Whitehead, George, Major,     WW2

 

  Whitehead, Reginald James  Gordon, 31, 17th April 1941, 313 Bty., 52 H.A.A. Regt. Royal Artillery, Battery Quartermaster Serjeant, Son of Benjamin James Whitehead and of Myra Gladys Whitehead (nee Jones); husband of Muriel Blanche Whitehead (nee Ferris) of Ickenham, ACTON CEMETERY, Row A. Sec. S. Coll. grave 153

 

  Whitehurst, Charl;es, 25th January 1915, 1st Bn. Coldstream Guards, 13205, Private, LE TOURET MEMORIAL, Panels 2 and 3.

 

  Whitfield, Albert Victor, 21, 20th November 1916, Howe Bn. R.N. Div. Royal Naval Volunteer Reserve, WZ/899, Able Seaman, Son of Peter and Mary Ann Whitfield, of 56, Jeddo St., Newport, Mon., BOULOGNE EASTERN CEMETERY, VIII. D. 213.

 

Charles Whiting's headstone Whiting, Charles, 53, 29th May 1919, Royal Defence Corps., 87188, Lance Corporal, Husband of Helena Whiting, of 3, Fair Oak Terrace, Chepstow Rd., Newport, Mon., NEWPORT (ST. WOOLOS) CEMETERY, 27 "C." 28.

Local memorial - All Saint's Church, Brynglas

All Saint's church memorial

 

  Whitney, Lewis Meredith, 8th May 1915, 1st Bn. Monmouthshire Regiment, 2248, Rifleman, YPRES (MENIN GATE) MEMORIAL, Panel 50.

 

All Saint's church memorial Whittaker, Albert Henry Gwilym, 27, 9th September 1916, "D" Coy. 5th Bn. Canadian Infantry (Saskatchewan Regiment), A/24077, Corporal, Husband of Alice Mary V. Whittaker, of New Westminster, British Columbia, POZIERES BRITISH CEMETERY, OVILLERS-LA BOISSELLE, IV. M. 29.

Local memorial - All Saint's Church, Brynglas

 

Lysaght's (Orb) Steelworks memorial Whittington, Harry, 4th November 1918, 14th Bn. Royal Welsh Fusiliers, 89274, Private, FOREST COMMUNAL CEMETERY, C. 31.

Local memorial - Lysaght's (Orb) Steelworks

 

  Whomack, James Henry, Transport Service, Steward,     WW1

 

  Widdecombe, Wilbert C R, Merchant Navy,     WW2

 

SS Arandora Star Wiggins, Robert John, 24, 2nd July 1940, Merchant Navy, S.S. Arandora Star, Senior Assistant Engineer Officer, Son of Charles Wiggins, and of Ivy Wiggins, of Rogerstone, Mon., TOWER HILL MEMORIAL, Panel 9.

 

  Wigglesworth, William L, 3rd December 1918, 8th Bn. South Wales Borderers, 11/21999, Serjeant, MIKRA BRITISH CEMETERY, KALAMARIA, 1118.

 

  Wigmore, Essex, 21st October 1916, Howe Bn. R.N. Div. Royal Naval Volunteer Reserve, Wales Z/1873, Able Seaman, KNIGHTSBRIDGE CEMETERY, MESNIL-MARTINSART, F. 42.

 

  Wigren, Hjalmar Alexander, 59, 5th September 1942, Merchant Navy, S.S. Saganaga, Donkeyman, TOWER HILL MEMORIAL, Panel 90

 

  Wikberg, Otto,     WW1

 

St. Julian's High School memorial Wilde, John Malcolm, 8th October 1941, Royal Air Force, 580836, Flight Sergeant (Obs.), DFMBROOKWOOD MILITARY CEMETERY, 21. A. 6

Local memorial - St Julian's High School

 

MV Zealandic Wildsmith, John, 26, 17th January 1941, Merchant Navy, M.V. Zealandic, Third Officer, Son of John Melcombe Wildsmith and Winifred Eva Wildsmith, of Tedburn St. Mary, Devon, TOWER HILL MEMORIAL, Panel 121.

 

  Wilkins, Albert Winston John, 28, 11th July 1943, Merchant Navy, S.S. Duchess of York, Barber, TOWER HILL MEMORIAL, Panel 36.

 

All Saint's church memorial Wilkins, Charles, 19, 23rd July 1915, 1st Bn. Welsh Regiment, 36267, Private, Son of the late John Rees Wilkins and Jane Wilkins. Born at Newport, Mon., LINDENHOEK CHALET MILITARY CEMETERY, I. F. 6.

Local memorial - All Saint's Church, Brynglas

 

All Saint's church memorial Wilkins, Clifford, 23, 7th April 1917, Drake Bn. R.N. Div. Royal Naval Volunteer Reserve, Wales Z/20, Able Seaman, Son of John Rees Wilkins and Jane Wilkins. Born at Newport, Mon., BETHUNE TOWN CEMETERY, VI. C. 76.

Local memorial - All Saint's Church, Brynglas

 

  Wilkins, Edwin, 27th August 1916, 1st Bn. South Wales Borderers, 23852, Private, CATERPILLAR VALLEY CEMETERY, LONGUEVAL, VII. G. 23.

 

  Wilkins, Richard James, 36, 16th May 1940, 100 Army Field Coy. Royal Engineers, 1982568, Sapper, husband of Doris Evelyn Wilkins, of Maindee, Newport, Mon., DUNKIRK MEMORIAL, Column 28

 

  Wilkins, William, 28, 9th April 1917, 19th Bn. Welsh Regiment, 47827, Private, Husband of Mary H. Wilkins, of 20, Christchurch Rd., Newport, Mon., ESSEX FARM CEMETERY, III. K. 3

 

Newport High School memorial in St Marks church Wilkinson, Leonard Walter, 19, 28th July 1918, 5th Bn. Gordon Highlanders, 263076, Private, Son of Harriet S. Wilkinson, of "Essex", Glasllwch Crescent, Newport, Mon., and the late Walter Wilkinson, SOISSONS MEMORIAL

Local memorial - St Marks church

 

Lysaght's (Orb) Steelworks memorial Wilkinson, William Henry, 27, 19th May 1918, 8th Bn. South Wales Borderers, 8/16687, Private, Son of Mr. and Mrs. Simeon Wilkinson, of 281, Willenhall Rd., Wolverhampton, KARASOULI MILITARY CEMETERY, A. 106.

Local memorial - Lysaght's (Orb) Steelworks

 

  Wilkinson, William Noel, 19, 6th July 1917, 16th (Pioneer) Bn. Royal Irish Rifles, 44579, Rifleman, Son of Walter and Harriet S. Wilkinson, of 34, Bryngwyn Rd., Newport, Mon., BOLLEZEELE COMMUNAL CEMETERY, Grave 1.

 

  Wilks, Albert Edward, 22, 9th August 1916, 1st Bn. Monmouthshire Regiment, 3890, Rifleman, Son of the late William and Harriet Wilks, of Newport, Mon.; brother of Mrs. F. M. Chambers, of 10, Morris St., Newport, Mon., WARLINCOURT HALTE BRITISH CEMETERY, SAULTY, II. F. 1.

 

  Wilks, Reginald Thomas H, Welsh Regt., & Y.& L., 44322, Sgt.,     WW1

 

Jessie Willet's headstone Willets, Jessie William James, 28, 5th November 1945, Royal Navy, H.M.S. Drake, D/JX191959, Ordinary Seaman, NEWPORT (ST. WOOLOS) CEMETERY, Block 86. Grave 10.
Charles Willey Willey, Charles Frederick, 23, 18th April 1918,1st Bn. South Wales Borderers, 26908, Private, Husband of Mrs. Annie E. Bateman (formerly Willey), of 45, Vivian Rd., Newport. Mon., LOOS MEMORIAL, Panel 52.
  Williams, A, Canadian Regiment, son of Mr and Mrs Williams of 1 Barrack Hill, Newport, Mon. Brother of Wilfred Basil Williams.     WW1

 

HMS Galatea Williams, Alan John, 21, 15th December 1941, Royal Navy, H.M.S. Galatea, D/JX 192026, Able Seaman, PLYMOUTH NAVAL MEMORIAL, Panel 48, Column 3.

 

  Williams, Albert Edward, 28th September 1916, "A" Bty. 91st Bde Royal Field Artillery, 29886, Gunner, BERNAFAY WOOD BRITISH CEMETERY, MONTAUBAN, B. 18.

 

Lysaght's (Orb) Steelworks memorial Williams, Alfred George, 20, 29th September 1915,1st Bn. Monmouthshire Regiment, 2593, Rifleman, Son of William and Annie Susannah Williams, of 11, Marlborough Rd., Maindee, Newport, Mon., RENINGHELST CHURCHYARD EXTENSION, 8.

Local memorial - Lysaght's (Orb) Steelworks

 

SS Castlemoor in the middle Williams, Albert Ronald, 15, 25th February 1940, Merchant Navy, S.S. Castlemoor, Galley Boy, Son of Mr. and Mrs. Albert Samuel Williams, of Newport, Mon., TOWER HILL MEMORIAL, Panel 24.

 

Christchurch War Memorial Williams, Albert William, 24th July 1916, 54th Bty. 39th Bde. Royal Field Artillery, 108850, Gunner, THIEPVAL MEMORIAL, Pier and Face 1 A and 8 A.

Local memorial - Christchurch War Memorial

 

  Williams, Augustine William, Canadians, 841839, Private,     WW1

 

166 Squadron RAF Williams, Bertram Trevor, 3rd June 1944, Royal Air Force (VR), 166 Sqdn., 1708161, Sergeant (Air Gnr.), MARQUISE COMMUNAL CEMETERY, Plot 1. Row A. Grave 4.
  Williams, Brynley Moses, 31, 11th September 1944, 1st Bn. Welch Regiment, 3912750, Corporal, husband of Beatrice Edith Williams, of Newport, Mon., GRADARA WAR CEMETERY, I, E, 36.

 

  Williams, Charles C, 56, 26th February 1941, Merchant Navy, S.S. Llanwern, Fireman and Trimmer, TOWER HILL MEMORIAL, Panel 65.

 

  Williams, Chepstow Henry, 33, 15th October 1941, Merchant Navy, S.S. Empire Heron, Assistant Steward, Son of D. H. P. and Elizabeth Williams, TOWER HILL MEMORIAL, Panel 42.

 

Clifford Williams headstone Williams, Clifford, 24, 26th May 1944, Merchant Navy, S.S. Fort la Maune, Second Cook and Baker, Son of Charles Henry and Lucy May Williams, of Pontnewydd; husband of Louise Kathleen Williams, PONTNEWYDD (HOLY TRINITY) CHURCHYARD, Grave 57.
  Williams, Charles William, South Wales Borderers, 39398, Private,     WW1

 

  Williams, David George, 31, 14th November 1916, 5th Bn. South Wales Borderers, 18260, Private, Son of David and Mary Williams, of 125, Chepstow Rd., Newport, Mon., THIEPVAL MEMORIAL, Pier and Face 4 A.

 

  Williams, David Henry, 34, 24th February 1919, Base Depot Royal Field Artillery, 92585, Driver, Husband of Ellen Williams, of 15, Railway St., Newport, Mon., STE. MARIE CEMETERY, LE HAVRE, Div. 64. VI. N. 3.

 

  Williams, Edward, 35, 10th December 1940, 100 Army Field Coy. Royal Engineers, 1981585, Sapper, husband of Selina May Williams, of Newport, Mon., GENT CITY CEMETERY, 18. 6. 1.

 

78 Squadron RAF Williams, Edward Charles Bert, 23, 5th March 1943, Royal Air Force (VR), 78 Sqdn., 1337753, Sergeant (Air Gnr.), Son of Frederick George and Maud Mary Williams, of Newport, Mon., STAPHORST (ROUVEEN) NEW GENERAL CEMETERY, Grave 2.
  Williams, Edwin C, possibly Cyril Street, Newport, Mon.     WW1

 

  Williams, Edwin George, 15th July 1917, 2nd Bn. Manchester Regiment, 302463, Private, ADINKERKE CHURCHYARD EXTENSION, 811.

 

  Williams, Edgar Harry, 24, 7th November 1918, 10th Bn. South Wales Borderers, 32189, Private, Husband of Jessie E. Williams, of 131, Durham Rd., Newport, Mon., AWOINGT BRITISH CEMETERY, III. E. 12

 

Newport High School memorial in St Marks church Williams, Edward Herbert, 31st August 1916, 2nd Bn. South Wales Borderers, Second Lieutenant, ESSEX FARM CEMETERY, III. F. 7.

Local memorial - St Marks church

 

  Williams, Emrys Vivian, 19, 24th February 1942, Merchant Navy, S.S. White Crest, Ordinary Seaman, Son of Llewellyn Williams, and of Dorothy Williams, of New Tredegar, Mon., TOWER HILL MEMORIAL, Panel 119.

 

  Williams, Ethel, 46, 31st May 1941, Civilian War Dead, Civilian, of Ty-Gwyn, Ridgeway Avenue, Newport, Mon.Daughter of Alfred and Sarah Williams. Died at Ty-Gwyn, Ridgeway Avenue, NEWPORT, COUNTY BOROUGH

 

Newport High School memorial in St Marks church Williams, Francis John,     WW1

Local memorial - St Marks church

 

  Williams, Frank, 21, 5th March 1943, Merchant Navy, S.S. Empire Tower, Assistant Steward, TOWER HILL MEMORIAL, Panel 46.

 

Christchurch War Memorial Williams, Fred, 22nd September 1917, Royal Naval Volunteer Reserve, S.S. "Darnholme.", Wales Z/3378, Able Seaman, PLYMOUTH NAVAL MEMORIAL, 25.

Local memorial - Christchurch War Memorial

 

  Williams, Frederick Donald, 2nd April 1918, ANZAC Provost Corps, 4556, Private, WARLOY-BAILLON COMMUNAL CEMETERY EXTENSION, VIII. F. 30.

 

  Williams, Frederick W, 24, 6th July 1941, Royal Navy, H.M.S. Sultan, D/JX 215231, Ordinary Telegraphist, Son of Harry and Olive Williams, of Garndiffaith, Mon., RANGOON WAR CEMETERY, 4. H. 19.

 

Lysaght's (Orb) Steelworks memorial Williams, Geoffrey, Royal Naval Reserve, 2222, Ldg. Trimmer,     WW1

Local memorial - Lysaght's (Orb) Steelworks

 

St. Julian's High School memorial Williams, George Alexander, 26th June 1944, Royal Air Force (VR), 1056191, Warrant Officer (W. Op./Air Gnr.), BUDAPEST WAR CEMETERY, Coll. grave II. A. 7-10

Local memorial - St Julian's High School

 

  Williams, George Llewellyn, 30, 10th May/2nd June 1940, 1st Bn. Royal Welch Fusiliers, 4192199, Fusilier, Son of Thomas William and Rhoda Ann Williams, of Newport, Mon., ST. VENANT COMMUNAL CEMETERY, Plot 3. Row A. Grave 17.

 

St. Julian's High School memorial Williams, Glyn, MN,     WW2

Local memorial - St Julian's High School

 

  Williams, H,     WW2

 

  Williams, Henry Stephen, 27, 19th July 1917, 31st Bde. Royal Field Artillery, 80503, Driver, Son of Emma Williams, of 5, Cambridge Rd., Newport, Mon., and the late Harry Williams, SALONIKA (LEMBET ROAD) MILITARY CEMETERY, 1097.

 

Herbert Williams headstone Williams, Herbert Arthur, 31, 31st July 1945, Royal Air Force (VR), 992278, Leading Aircraftman, husband of Pearl Patricia Williams, of Newport, Mon., CAERLEON (ST. CADOC) CHURCHYARD, West of church.
Newport High School memorial in St Marks church Williams, Herbert Griffith, 27, 19th July 1944, 1st Bn. King's Own Scottish Borderers, 6023061, Lance Serjeant, Son of James Percival and Elsie Williams; husband of Bertha Pearl Williams, of Wood Green, Middlesex, BANNEVILLE-LA-CAMPAGNE WAR CEMETERY, I. A. 9.

Local memorial - St Marks church

 
61 Squadron RAF Williams, Howard Llewelyn, 21, 7th February 1943, Royal Air Force (VR), 61 Sqdn., 1499052, Sergeant (Nav./Bomber, husband of Joan Williams of Newport, Mon.GUIDEL COMMUNAL CEMETERY, Row 4. Joint grave 25-26

Local memorial - St Julian's High School

St. Julian'a high School memorial

 
  Williams, Hugh Harry Charles, 15th December 1917, 2nd/6th Bn. Gloucestershire Regiment, 203539, Private, THIEPVAL MEMORIAL, Pier and Face 5 A and 5 B.

 

Newport High School memorial in St Marks church